Wonderful place to vacation!

Guest: LJ (Marietta, GA)
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 01/17/12

What a wonderful vacation! The house was very nice and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. We enjoyed meeting Diana and Ken and they were very helpful with answering our questions and making sure we had everything we needed. The whole island was wonderfully hospitable and we plan on visiting again.

Owner response:Many visitors to our island home enjoy the easy-going atmosphere which is reflected in our neighbors and the surroundings!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

One of the best vacations I have ever had!

Guest: Steve (Alexandria, VA, USA)
Date of Stay: 03/09/11 Review Submitted: 11/21/11

I feel terrible that it has taken me so long to write this review! My wife and I stayed at SeaFanz back in March with our dog and we could not have had a better time! Every single aspect of our stay was perfect and the owners could not have been nicer! They met us at the dock, helped us with our stuff and even had us over for drinks before sunset (if you have never seen a Gulf sunset, you are in for a surprise!). The little house was perfectly maintained, a short walk to the beach and was perfect for my wife and I. MY DOG HAD THE BEST TIME OF HIS LIFE!!!!!! We ran on the beach and swam together every single morning. If you have a dog and want to see your little friend truly happy, come to Little Gasparilla and you will not be disappointed. A big thank you to the owners, and again, I apologize for taking so long for writing this review! I cannot wait to get back! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, families with young children.

Gary and April

Guest: Romeo (Lakeland, Florida)
Date of Stay: 10/08/10 Review Submitted: 11/07/11

We have a new love--Seafanz at Little Gasparilla Island! All of the feeling of an island gettaway--but with all of the comforts of home. Diane and Ken made sure we had everything we needed (with special touches too.) The three bedroom, two bath house is very clean and nicely furnished. Our favorite spot (when not on the beach or in the boat) is the spacios deck for just hanging out or playing cards. We appreciated the downstairs fish cleaning area and outdoor shower as well. Situated between the boat docks and the beach, access to either is just a short walk down a natrually landscaped path. The beach is gorgeous and never crowded, Once you've got "The Island" in your blood, you'll be sure to return. We'll be back soon!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

I would go back AGAIN and AGAIN!!!

Guest: J&CWoodley (Tampa, FL)
Date of Stay: 09/23/11 Review Submitted: 10/10/11

We are looking ahead to book an even longer stay at Seafanz!!!! -The "Woodley" clan.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.

We love this island!

Guest: Diane (Inverness Florida)
Date of Stay: 07/27/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

What a great little island and wonderful rental. Thanks so much Ken and Diana for sharing your beach home with us. We really enjoyed meeting you! This was the first time we were able to take our dog to the beach. On this dog friendly island she was able to run on the beach and play with other dogs. The house has every thing that you will need except food and your bathing suit! It was accurately discribed, clean and well maintained. My sister and mother came with us and stayed upstairs in the main house and my husband and I stayed downstairs in the seperate suite. This gave us much privacy which was nice. My husband loved catching trout and serving them for dinner. You cant get any fresher than this!! There is a nice place under the house for cleaning the fish. They also provide beach chairs, umbrellas and toys. This is a wonderful house to stay in and we will certainly be back!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Paradise!

Guest: Doughgirl (Highlands County)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/04/11

We had a wonderful vacation! We love the Island and have spent a lot of time on the Island. This was our first time staying at (Seafanz) the house is beautiful and has everything you need for a wonderful stay in paradise. Diana is awesome we really enjoyed getting to know her and feel we have another friend on the island. We fished, swam, and our daughters went kayaking in the bay. The house is in a great location not far from the gulf or the bay. We brought our little dog and it was great.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.

A wonderful island getaway!

Guest: Stacey (West Palm Beach, Fl)
Date of Stay: 07/06/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

My family of two adults, two small children and one little dog, had a relaxing four days at Seafanz. Diana and Ken are the consummate hosts and were available to us throughout our stay, offering to pick up supplies whenever Ken went over to the mainland. We were appreciative of their offers, but found that we never needed to take them up on them. We brought our own food and found within the house everything that we needed to prepare our meals. But best of all, we kicked our shoes off on the large front deck and didn't put them on again until it was time to leave. We spent our days at the beach picking up shells, digging in the sand and relaxing in the clear ocean, calm for the first two days and then more rough before we left. You may want to bring bug repellent for the fat, slow mosquitoes that hang out on the short path to the beach, but even though Diana brought us some (thank you!), I never used it, since they didn't bother us once we were on the beach. Though, I have no complaints about the house, it is worth noting that the lower bedroom is only accessible from the outside. I did not read the description close enough and had counted on having an extra bedroom to put my two year old down in. I did not feel comfortable having him separated from the rest of us in this way, so he bunked with my husband and I, and this worked out just fine. My four year old daughter took the other bedroom, with two twin beds and was thrilled at finding the K'nex building toys and Barbie dolls in the hall closet along with a huge assortment of other games, movies and activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Gaspirilla Island and Seafanz and though we rarely visit the same place twice, we know that are travels will certainly bring us back in the near future!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Memorial Weekend

Guest: May (Miami Florida)
Date of Stay: 05/26/11 Review Submitted: 06/13/11

We stayed at the "Seafanz" on Memorial Weekend and we had a great time. The house is fully equpied with anything you may need on your getaway. Little Gasparilla Island was a very unique experience with pristine beaches, alot of wild life and the most beautful sunsets I have ever seen. The people are also super nice..... it didn't rain one day...Thanks Diana for renting us such a wonderful house...

Owner response:We rarely miss a sunset on the island! They can be spectacular! Wish we could take credit for the great weather you experienced; even a cloudy day is beautiful on Little Gasparilla! Thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children.

I long to go back...

Guest: Jodie (Dayton, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/14/10 Review Submitted: 06/05/11

It was a very memorable experience with very few people around and not a single seagull! The beach was clean and gorgeous with many, many, shells. While there we managed to see plenty of wildlife including a trio of dolphins and a manatee. The island residents all look out for each other, providing a very safe and quiet place for a relaxing vacation. We were very comfortable in the house and at the beach with our three kids (3, 5, & 7). I was very impressed with how stocked the kitchen was. There were plenty of toys for the kids to play with including beach toys. All you need to bring is food, sunscreen, and any books you've been meaning to read! The owners were friendly and helpful, answering all of our questions promptly.

Owner response:Thanks! We try to make it as easy as possible for families to come to the island and have a fun, relaxing vacation, so they can return home with wonderful memories!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Very relaxing, unique family vacation-spend time back in "old Florida".

Guest: manateefamily (Coral Gables)
Date of Stay: 04/03/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/11

Our family of six--two adults, two teens, a tween and our dog--all enjoyed a very relaxing three days on Little Gasparilla Island. For starters, the owners couldn't have been more low key, trusting and friendly via email. When we got to the dock, we met up with barefoot captain Will who took us over on his sea-taxi to the beautiful, car-less Little Gasparilla island. A short ditance from the dock to the rental home and we were on our way to starting a very relaxing vacation. Just as the owners said, "You don't need anything but your own food and clothes--and most of the time you'll be in a bath suit." The house had EVERYTHING we needed---fully stock kitchen, washer and dryer, beach towels, games, bedding, beach chairs. The house is about a minute walk to a gorgeous, white sand, wide beach which is full of sea shells. Sunset is an island ritual where everyone gathers to watch the beautiful sun set into the ocean. We were there for Spring break and locals told us it was "crowded"---it was very calm and serene and uncrowded! If you need restaraunts, bars, discos....this is not the place for you---if what you want is quality time with your loved ones and long walks on the beach, this is your place!

Owner response:We agree...Little Gasparilla Island is a perfect family vacation spot! We enjoy sharing our house on this unique, charming island with others who appreciate nature and relaxation! Thank you!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.